ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER I

County of Los Angeles; California; On-site; USD 56,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The County of Los Angeles Department of Animal Care and Control is seeking an Animal Control Officer I. Under supervision, you will enforce state, county, and city animal codes, oversee care and treatment, impounding, quarantine, licensing and vaccination of animals.

The department operates across multiple centers serving over 3 million residents, providing high-quality care and effective public service in animal control.

Qualifications

• Enforce State, County and City animal codes and ordinances.
• Assist with animal control operations and safety procedures.
• Coordinate with other agencies as required.

Responsibilities

• Enforce animal control codes and regulations under supervision.
• Impark (impound) and quarantine activities; licensing, vaccination tasks.
• Support care and handling of animals and public safety.

Job description

EXAM NUMBER: O2979R

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY

APPLICATION FILING: OPEN CONTINUOUS

Position/Program Information

DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL

EXAM NUMBER: O2979R

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY

APPLICATION FILING: OPEN CONTINUOUS

Applications will be accepted starting August 16, 2024 at 8:00 am PT and will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice.

Vision

An innovative animal care and control agency with state-of-the‑art facilities providing animals and residents high quality, effective, and caring service.

JOIN OUR TEAM AS AN ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER I!

As an Animal Control Officer I you will, under general supervision, enforce State, County and City codes and ordinances governing animal control including the care and treatment, impounding, quarantine, licensing vaccination, and regulation of a variety of animals.

DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL

The County of Los Angeles Department of Animal Care and Control is one of the largest and most progressive animal control agencies in the United States. Our seven animal care centers serve over 3 million residents across 45 contract cities and unincorporated areas. We cover